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Fast youngsters featured at Philadelphia
Chester, PA — Ifthasritthatsrong and Goliath Hanover were both very impressive in winning the $12,000 pacing features Wednesday afternoon (July 24) at Harrah’s Philadelphia. Ifthasritthatsrong may not know how to spell, but he certainly can pace, as the Scioto invader made two speed moves for driver Simon Allard...
Blue Hens at Summer Games, Brandywine therapist investigation, OC Air Show returns
Hello there, Delaware. Hope your weekend is giving you all the right kind of summer vibes. The weather should be conducive to lots of outdoor fun today. We can expect a high of 88 degrees in the Wilmington area, with mostly sunny skies. ...
New Avelo routes, free Phish tickets, cucumber recall
TGIF, Small Wonder. Welcome to the weekend. Good news. Today is expected to be a high of 84 degrees with sunny skies and less humidity. And tomorrow? Still beautiful – 87 and mostly sunny. The Phillies play the Guardians at 6:40 p.m. tonight. ...
Delaware County Team USA Players Remember Their 1984 Olympic Triumph
The U.S. women's national field hockey team from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. They worked hard to get to the 1980 Moscow Olympic games, so it was a blow to the U.S. women’s national field hockey team when the U.S. boycotted the games over the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Another fine golf biography by John Riley
John Riley of Wilmington won awards for his recent biography of Ed “Porky” Oliver, a great Delaware golfer. The positive reaction to the book led folks to contact him about another potential worthy subject – William Hyndman III, a talented amateur from the Philadelphia area. Riley had...
Renegades drop third game of series 5-2
Wilmington, Del. (July 26, 2024) — The Hudson Valley Renegades fell to the Wilmington Blue Rocks 5-2 on Friday night at Frawley Stadium. Jace Avina led off the game with a single and Jared Serna doubled to put runners at second and third. Two batters later, Antonio Gomez drove in Avina with an RBI single to give the Renegades a 1-0 lead.
The Chancery Market Gets Into The Olympic Spirit
The Chancery Market is getting into the Olympic spirit with a series of exciting events that promise fun for everyone! From July 26 to August 11, The Chancery Olympics will bring a lively atmosphere to Downtown Wilmington, offering everything from game tournaments to food challenges. The festivities kick off on...
Peach Bowl results from Gloucester County Swim Championships
Every summer, swimmers in Gloucester County look forward to the Peach Bowl, which is the county championship meet for summer swimming clubs. On July 23, Brookside Swim Club hosted the championships, and Greenwood Park won the day behind 606 points. Final Team Scores. 1-Greenwood Park: 606. 2-Wenonah: 589. 3-Green-Fields: 552.
Registration open for Victory Events Liberty Rising youth tournament on Oct. 20
Registration is open for the Victory Events Liberty Rising elite youth tournament on Oct. 20 at Suburu Park’s WSFS Bank Sportsplex in Chester. Liberty Rising is Victory’s elite youth summer tournament. Last summer, 85 youth teams such as Burning River, Team Minnesota, SweetLax, 3d Garden State, BBL, NJ Riot, True, Jersey Thunder, HEADstrong, and more headed to Liberty Rising for an exciting weekend of lacrosse. Victory then launched Liberty Rising Autumn Challenge as an opportunity for elite teams in the Mid-Atlantic to test themselves this fall.
Southwind Banshee decisive winner at Philly
Chester, PA — Southwind Banshee was ruthless in the $13,500 trotting feature on Thursday (July 25) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, in control at every fractional pole en route to a new mark of 1:53.3. Tim Tetrick, who furthered his lead in the local drivers’ standings with five wins on...
Preview: Spirit to defend its top spot in Group D of Summer Cup against NJ/NY Gotham FC
Chester, Pa. (07/26/2024) – The Washington Spirit will face NJ/NY Gotham FC on Sunday evening in the second match of the NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup group stage for both sides. The match begins at 6:00 p.m. EDT at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania and will be broadcast on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network.
Brandywine Valley SPCA offering $24 adoption special to celebrate Olympics
In lockstep with the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Brandywine Valley SPCA is launching a $24 adoption special for all adult animals at all Brandywine Valley SPCA campuses and adoption events. Anything you can do to promote this would be helpful! I have attached a flier and social square. If you need anything else, please let me know!
Three PA natives set to make 2024 Olympic debut in rowing on Saturday
PARIS, IDF — With rowing competitions set to begin this Saturday morning at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, three members of the team are Pennsylvania natives. The list includes Justin Best, Michael Grady and Nick Mead. Best is an American rower from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. He competed in the...
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